Oh Dear Xoe Cracked Up

[christover1]

New the time would come that Xoe would be retired.
Now to decide part out, or parts over to a new chassis/shell
Easy to see smaller repaired section from years back has added to the crackings

[gwagensteve]

That's a shame Chris.

All things considered, swapping everything over to another one might be pointless if it's going to suffer a similar failure. It's not unheard of and your touring use (long distances at high load) isn't going to help.

I know they have their own problems, but I wonder if a V6 (or a GV) has a stronger chassis in that area?

[christover1]

Only know chassis is different, no idea if better

[christover1]

I am also considering the idea of a seachange.
Selling camper, parting Xoe and bulding a pop top hilux type unit

Has served me well.
7 years of terrific trips, 3 desert trips, numerous high country and local trips.
Not actually sad, more like motivated to get on with plans that have been on simmer for some time

[gwagensteve]

Sounds like a plan Chris

[christover1]

Oh Dear, now I've cracked up.
Had to give in to old age sometime.

[BZOOK]

You won't regret it. I've had one of those on my wish list to replace the Fairmont for a while now. Much like the Sierra they are a very capable and mostly overlooked 4x4. Enjoy.

[christover1]

mostly overlooked 4x4.

This helps keep prices down, which was one motivating factor.
And a love for Japanese cars.